Old Town - Temporary Closure To Gas Mains Replacement Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Chard Town
Temporary Closure of Old Town
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, propose to make an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Old Town - from the junction with Mill Lane to the junction with Holyrood Street. A total distance of 195 metres.
This Order will enable Wales & West Utilities to carry out gas mains replacement works.
The Order becomes effective on 7th August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 11th August 2025 and last until 6th October 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 57 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143314471 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out please contact Wales & West Utilities on telephone number 0800 912 2999 quoting reference number ttro879095S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 24th July 2025
Statement of Reasons for making the Order
a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.
Need to publish a public notice?
If you need to publish a public notice, please contact Western Gazette directly at:
